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Dame Helen Mirren reunited with fellow acting icon and former co-star Sir Ian McKellen at the Olivier Awards at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Sunday.
The Oscar winning actress, 80, was the epitome of chic in a white Patrick McDowell co-ord with striking black floral embellishment.
Dame Helen’s outfit featured a crisp white shirt which was cinched with a belt, boasted oversized cuffs and was worn with a flowing skirt.
She slipped her feet into black heels and added a little extra glamour to the look with a pair of pearl pendant earrings.
Meanwhile Sir Ian, 86, cut a dapper figure in a classic black tuxedo that was layered over a white shirt and dickie bow.
After numerous appearances together on stage the pair starred opposite each other on screen for the first time in 2019 crime thriller The Good Liar.
Dame Helen Mirren, 80, reunited with fellow acting icon and former co-star Sir Ian McKellen, 86, at the Olivier Awards at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Sunday
The Oscar winning actress was the epitome of chic in a white Patrick McDowell co-ord with striking black floral embellishment
Actor, comedian and The Traitors star Nick Mohammed hosted the star-studded ceremony which was broadcast on the BBC.
Paddington The Musical had an incredible night, scooping Best New Musical, Best Set Design, Best Costume Design, Best Director, Best Actor In A Musical, Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical, Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical.
The musical won seven of its 11 nominations in total.
Into the Woods, which had a staggering 11 nominations, secured Best Lighting Design and Best Musical Revival.
All My Sons triumphed in the Best Revival and Best Actor in a Supporting Role categories.
Rosamund scooped Best Actress after being hailed by critics in the legal drama Inter Alia at Wyndham’s Theatre in the West End.
The actress beat nominees Cate Blanchett, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Julia McDermott and Rosie Sheehy.
Rosamund, who is best known for her screen roles including Die Another Day (2002) and Gone Girl (2014), called her theatrical return a “huge, exhilarating risk” as she picked up her prize during the ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall.
Dame Helen’s outfit featured a crisp white shirt which was cinched with a belt, boasted oversized cuffs and was worn with a flowing skirt
Meanwhile Sir Ian, 86, cut a dapper figure in a classic black tuxedo that was layered over a white shirt and dickie bow
After numerous appearances together on stage the pair starred opposite each other on screen for the first time in the 2019 crime thriller The Good Liar (pictured)
During her acceptance speech, she said: ‘This is by far the most nerve-wracking performance I will make in the next few weeks.
‘It is one thing to stand on stage and do 100 minutes of somebody else’s beautifully written words. It is quite another thing to be relying on my own words.’
The award-winning actress added: ‘I haven’t done any theatre for 14 years. It was a huge risk, an exhilarating risk, to come back and be invited by the National Theatre – the home of so much great, wonderful work – to do this special play.’
Rachel Zegler, 34, won Best Actress in a Musical for Evita at The London Palladium.
Jack Holden was awarded Best Actor for his multi-role performance in Kenrex, a one-man crime thriller in a win for independent theatre.
He was up against Bryan Cranston, Sean Hayes, Tom Hiddleston and David Shields.
Coronation Street’s Julie Hesmondhalgh secured Best Actress In A Supporting Role for Punch at the Young Vic & Apollo theatre.
Meanwhile Paapa Essiedu secured a win for Best Actor In A Supporting Role for All My Sons at Wyndham’s theatre.
The Boy At The Back Of The Class, adapted by Nick Aha scooped Best Family Show.
Dame Elaine Paige was also honoured with this year’s Special Award at Sunday night’s ceremony.
‘As we celebrate 50 years of the Olivier Awards, it is especially fitting to honour a performer whose artistry, dedication and generosity have inspired generations of audiences and artists alike,’ Kash Bennett, president of the Society of London Theatre, said in a statement.